A.H. RODANET Cal. MONTRE DE POCHE officiel 19" PORCELAINE BREGUET DORÉE GIVRÉE ARGENT vers 1900

Up for sale is a lovely A.H. Rodanet silver cased pocket watch in as found condition, for you to restore. The watch dates to around 1900s.

Auguste Hilaire Rodanet, son of Julien Hilaire Rodanet and uncle to Henri Rodanet. Auguste was born on 5 June 1837 in Rochefort Sur Mer, France. He was one of the most prominent French watchmaking figures of the 19th century, Chronometer constructeur, merchant, and representative of Patek Philippe in France.

The original Breguet enamel dial is in good condition with only minor hairline at 5 position. Dial features fat black Breguet numerals and black painted indexed minute track and recessed seconds.
It is fitted with a lovely blued Poire hands set, in fair condition.
The small dome crystal is in fair condition, however it doesnt always stay fit to the bezel and may need reattached.

Elegant silver case opens and closes nicely with a crisp sound and shows various age related or wear marks. Case remains in original, unrefurbished condition.
Case stamped G*P in an Oval and matching serial number, 15.957 as well stamped to the movement ratchet wheel bridge.
Nice frost gilt finished 19 jewel mechanism cal. 19" with Reeds regulator and and escape wheel cap jewel. All parts finished to A.H. Rodanet manufacture exigence, a real pleasure to study.

Diameter of the watch excluding the pendant is ~49.30 mm. Including pendant ~68.70 mm. Thicknessis ~13.10mm.

The watch is in not working and would need repair. Among observed problems, winding mechanism needs attention.
Balance turns freely, however there is corrosion to the crown and ratchet wheel, as well to the regulator. Sold as is, for you to restore.

Please note: In respect to our customers, our priority is to offer all watch related material in exactly as found condition, with no "beauty retouches", letting restoration decision and full control of the project in your hands.
We have the possibility to restore the watch to pristine condition on request, including complete dismantle, service, replace or repairof all needed parts, restoring case to factory specs, buffing or replacing crystal, etc.
Please inquire about cost or turn around time for this.